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Jan. 10, 1928. I 1,655,773

- ,1. c. PETERSON SWEATBAND FOR HATS Original Filed April 10. 1922 4 Sheets-Sheet J Jan. .10, 1928. 1,655,773

J. c. PETERSON SWEA'IBAND FOR HATS Original Filed April 10, 1922 4 Sheets-Sheet 2 Jan. 10, 1928. 1,655,773

J. c. PETERSON swm'ramn won nus gziginal Filed April 10. 1922 4 Shets-Sheet 3 Jan. 10, 1928.

J. c. PETERSON SWEATBAND FOR HATS 4 Sheets-Sheet 4 Original Filed April. 10'. 1922 Julius Mam Patented Jan. it), 192%.

n srrss JULIUS G. PETERSON, OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS.

SWEA'IBANID FOR HATS.

Application filed April 10, 1922, Seria1 No. 551,168. Renewed May 16, 1927.

trols me body. iii} su 3 )l I of bloodto the brain be ader uate antl that circulation of the blood. to the head he not interfered with by pressure on the veins and arteries. The temperature of the head should be kept even by ventilation particua larly in hot weather. If the head becomes overheated, or is not properly supplied with blood, or if the head gear causes discomfort, the whole body is unfavorably reacted on. it is zupparent then that designing the head .15 gear so that it will be properly adaptedto the particular head is of the utmost 1importance.

Among the requirements of comfort are: eliminating undue pressure at all points, a particularly at the forehead which has no hair to cushion it; providing a smooth and yielding surface incontact with the forehead; allowing adequate ventilation with due regard to the condition of the weather,

3 1 so that allowance for high and low temperatures can be made; and finally providing for a pleasing appearance of the head gear, which demands that it be worn in a position becoming to the wearer.

- As a general rule, that part of the head where the sweat band is worn is smaller at the top than at the botton. If the sweat hand is cor'es aondingly smaller at the top than at the bottom, and is free to conform to the irregularities of the head, practically the whole of its inner surface will be in con-- tact with the head. The total pressure on the head, due to the weight of the hat and sweat band will then bodistributed over a large area, making the pressure at any partieiilar point on the head smal. .ressure from extraneous forces will likewise be widely distributed, and the large area of contact wi l prevent displacement of the hat by winds, or by jarring.

The lower edge of the ordinary sweatband is fastened directly to the hat, so that the stifiness ofthe hat itself must be over-- come before tl e sweat band can yield to the irregularities the head. if parts ofi'hrhat, and do not come into contact with the hat, then those parts will be free to yield. If a slight movement is permitted between the hat and the sweat band, it will prevent the hatfrom jarring the head when the wearer is walking or riding.

I have found it advisable from actual experience to support-thesweat band witl'iin' the hat, so that it will have a floating action, whereby the sweat band is capable of free movement relative to the hat. The reasons for the desirability of this are numerous: First, as before stated, pressure caused by the stiffness of the hat and the irregularities of the head is entirely eliminated as the band is yielding, and hence, readily adapts itself to the irregularities of the head; second, circulation of air between the hat and head is permitted, which will never be destroyed by the position in which the hat is worn; third, discoloration of hat and hat band from perspiration passing through the sweat band is prevented; and fourth, tastes and fancies of passing styles may be adhered to, without destroying the original shape of the hat, so that the adoption of one style will not necessarily require changing to another hat, as the adjustment ofthe sweat band is the only required change.

Aside fromthe above, the feature of removability of the sweat band more easily and readily attained. This is highly desi able andbecoines important in that sweat bands may be used which will conform to the time of the year, providing coolness in the summer and warmth in the winter. Sweat bands are quickly soiled and should be cleaned frequently.

I provide a band adapter which is first placed in the hat and secured. End supports, which are part of the baud adapter; are provided with securing devices which cooperate with securing devices on straps provided to suspend the sweat band at certain points, as for instance, at the ends of the hat. The straps are carried by buckles, which also function to adjust the vertical position of the sweat band in the hat, and to adjust the sweat band circumferentially. The sweat band engages the sides of the hat by means of other securing devices attached to the band adapter.

While I shall describe theinvention in its particular embodiment, it s to be undertoo.

stood that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a perspective view oi a hat embodying my invention, partof which is broken away to illustrate the sweat band and adapter, each of these also being broken away to show their relative position, while the members foradjustably and i'einovably holding the sweat band in position are shown in proper relation;

Figure 2 is a front elevation of the sweat baud laid out tlat;

Figure 3 is a front elevation of a modified form of sweat band;

Figure l a front elevation of adapter also laid out fiat;

Figures 5, 6 and T are modified terms oi band adapters;

Figure 8 is a front elevatirm of the adjusting buckle;

Figure 9 is a detail view, illustrating the ends of the sweat band passed through the adjusting buckle; V

Figure 10 is a section taken on line 10-10 of Figure 9, looking in the direction of the arrows;

Figure 11 a detail view illustrating the adjusting strap properly arranged in the adjusting buckle;

Figure 12 is a similar view but showing the strap in a different position;

Figure 13 is a trout elevation of the supporting buckle;

Figure 1% is a detail view. illustrating the supporting buckle mounted on the sweat band;

Figure 15 is a transverse section taken on line 15-l5 of Figure 1%, looking in the direction of the arrows;

Figure 1G is a front elevation of one of the adapter end supports;

Figure 17 is a detail assembly of the band adapter, end support and adjusting buckle with its strap mounted to the former two;

Figure 18 is a section taken on line 18- 18 of Figure 17, but. showing it as mounted within a hat;

Figure 15-) is a detail view otthe sliding securing device as used on the band adapter:

Figure 20 is a section taken on line 2()--2U of Figure it): 7

lligure 2i bottom plan view illustrating in outline the normal position of the sweat band in the hat and in dotted lines the position oi? the hand when contracted Figure 22 is a sectional view illustrative o'l the hat and sweat band as worn, showing different positions the hat may take on the head, through adjustment or the position of the sweat band in the hat;

;Figure, 23 is a sectional view of a cap adapted to receive my sweat band, the latter shown in outline elevation;

the band Figure 24; is a detail view of a mufiler un rolled Figure 25 is a fragmentary detail view illustrating the muiller in position between the hat and sweat band to intercept ventilation;

Figure 2G is a transverse section a modified adapter; and

Figure 27 is a fragmentary sectional view illustrating the form. of hat adapted to carry the same. 7

Referring to Figure 1, the hat 1 is shown provided with a sweat band 2 otgeneral truncated conical form, whose ends l -l: are secured in the adjusting buckle 5. When laid out, the band 2 assumes the shape of an are. being preferably woven in such shape to insure the permanency of said shape. This manner of forming the sweat hand has for its purpose the providing of one peripheral edge shorter than the other, so that, when the band is in use, the upper circnm'terence will be of smaller diameter than the lower. The greater the degree of curvature. the greater will be the dilierence between the lengths of its edges. Bands at ditl'erent curvatures can, therefore, be made for ditt'erent shaped heads, insuring a pertecttit no matter what the shape is of the head. As indicated at G in Figure 1, the ends t of the sweat bands are tapered to facilitate their insertion through the slots 7 and 8 of the buckle j The securing devices 9, which are in tort of snap-fasteners, for attaching the sweatband to the hat, are securely fastened to the side strips 10, which are preferably sewed to the sides of the sweat band. In the same wa the button ll and snap-fastener 12 are fastened to the end strip 13, which strip is then sewed to the sweat band midway between its ends. This method of constri tion strengthens the sweat band at'the. points where tension is applied, without detracting from its flexibility, and insures a smooth surface on the side of the sweat band coming in contact with the head.

The adjusting buckle as shown in Figure 8, consists of a curved member con l'orniing generally to the shape of the head, with a plurality of vertical slots 7 and h, the slot 7 being centrally disposed and ot greater width than the slots 8. each ot' w ich a commodates an end of the band 2. The ends 11'- ot the hand enter this slot T, and are passed again into and out of the slots c, emerging at the concave shle o't the buckle 5, where they are pern'ninently let't while the band 2 remains in adjusted position "for mounting within the hat. The surfaces between the slots 7 and 8 respectively, may be through roughened. Thus triction developed be tween thesefroughened surfaces and "sweat band QQan'd'bendmg o'tthe band in-pa'ssing and 8 liold'the ends of t-hrough the slots the band securely in proper position rel.- ative to the burials. Adjustment of the band, in order to obtain various circumferences to accmnrnodatc dilierent sizes ot heads, may be had by pulling the ends it ol the band in either direction through the slots 7 and S.

The buckle 5 is providcdwith two pair of wings 16-l'7,upperand lower respectively, and in these wings are formed the slots 18. The slots 18 are diagonally positioncd with respect to slots 7 and 8, and function to retain a strap 15, which serves as n'rcans for securing the adj Listing" buckle 5 to the l at. The strap 15 preferably consists ola single piece of tape doubled in the middle, with each end first passing through the slots 18 in the lower Wings 17, and then through the slots 18 in the upper wings 16, resulting in the two ends 18 and the central portion 1!) lying on the convex side ot the buckle 5 whiclii faces the hat. Securing; devices 20 for holding the strap iii to the hat are mounted at the 1S and the upper :Eold ot the central portion 19. The securing devices 20 may be of any type suitable for the purpose, but, as

shown, are preferably snapfasteners, which can be handled with ease and facility.

The strap 15 is adjustable in the buckle 5 as to the relative lengths of the end and middle portions. When the various folds of the strap 15 are pulled tight between the diagonal slots 18, the strap 15 will be, in general, held securely in position relative to the buckle 5. The securing devices 20 will, at all times maintain their respective positions with respect to the hat itself, and

the adjustmentor the ends'18 and central portion 1.) has for its ultimate result the shittin of the adjusting buckle 5 relative to-the strap 15. As will be later explained, such adjustment of the buckle 5 results in raising or lowering the sWeat-banrl within the hat.

A SHIJPOL'tlIlg buckle 22 is provided at the opposite diainetrical side of the band 2 tor supporting the same. In this instance, the supporting member 22 andv band 2 are merely in hooked relation whereby the band will} i suitably suspended at that end when the member 22 is properly secured in position within the hat. The snap fastener 12 oil the band ti is adapted to secure itscll in the aperture 23 while the button 1] is adapted to lie in the opening 24-, it strap is employed to support the member 2:2

I within the hat, and passes through diagonal slots 2'7 in wings 28 in a manner similar to that of the strap 15. The strap 26 is like wise provided with securing devices 20.

The securing devices 20 may be snapped directly onto the hat, but I prefer using a band adapter 30 upon which means a suitably provided for cooperating with the se ends oil: the portions attached.

curing devices. The use of the adapter 30 has the particular advantages oi? obtaining proper ositioning, and of permitting easy attachment and removal, of the devices .20.

In the preferred form of adapter shown in Figure 4;, the strip 30 carries end supports Ell-31 on which are fastened ci'ioperating securing devices The end pports are diametrically opposite each other when the adapter is in position within the hat, and re adapted to have their securir 'deviccs o cooperate with the devices E20 of the straps 15 and 26.

The adapter hand 30 is oil any suitable material and is made in such length as will suitably lit the interior of the hat when its ends are joined together. 'lhc end supports ill are triangular in form and the securing devices 32 are disposed thereon so as to correspond in relative position to the securing devices ".20 on the strap as shown in Figures 11 and 12. Holes i-I-il are pierced in these end su iports'il. for atti ching them to the adapter band and to the hat. while holes 2:3; are provided ilior securing the liaistonersv Due to the CllFVtrlLllTCOf these end supports, the lower fasteners 32 are brought slightly toward the center of the hat, and as the top of the buckle 5 is nearer the center of the hat (in the vertical direction) than the bottom of the buckle, the ends 18 of the strap 15 are approxin'iately parallel to the rcspe-tive tl'olds oi the middle portion ll), when viewed from a position normal to the longer axis of the hat. Due to this construction, no pressure is applied to the buckle at either side, it being capable of free movement in the direction of the longer axis of the hat, thereby giving' perfect l'lGXllJl try to the part of the sweat band to which it is The buckle 5 also capable of sidewise movement, pivoting about the upper securing device on end support 31 as a center. lvlounting ofthe buckle, theretore. does not require any great accuracy in order to function properly.

As shown in Figures -.l-, 5, 19 and 20, the adapter 30 is provided on the inner side with snap fastener side supports 35, which porniit movement longitrulinally alonethe adapter, oi the t'en'iale iuen'iber 36 ot the But this arrangement primarily I member 36. This latter member is provided with an X-shaped spring 89 having corrugated end lingers S LQ which cooperate at the baclr side with corrugated surfaces 4:0 on the side supports 35. Openings H are provided to secure the side supports to the adapt r 3 Pressure on the ends of the spring lingers 39 will disengage the corrugated surfaces, so that the members 36 may be shifted longitudinally to any position on the support This adjustment will be found necessary where the sweat band shrinks due to washing. In Figure 21, I have shown in dotted lines 2' the position of the sweat band a ter shrinking, and in full lines :3 the po. ion of the sweat band after being readjusted by means of the buckle This adjustment i'iecessitatcs shifting the female members 36 from the positions indicated at ll to the positions indicated at ll), assuming the adjusting buckle 5 to be at the left end of the hat.

The supporting buckle 22 may be omitted and also the manner of attaching the band at the sides, such as the snap-fasteners 9 extending toward the end of the hat, with only one adapter end support 31 employed. The sweat band will then be formed to con form to the showing in Figure In Figure 6, I have shown a modified form of band adapter. Here, the end supports 31 are made integral with the adapter, which simplifies the construction and gives additional support to the crown of a soft hat,

preserving its shape and preventing it from coming into contact with the sweat band.

In Figure 7, a modified form of adapter is illustrated which is adapted for embodiment in caps. The end support 81 is crescent shaped. As shown in Figure 23, the lower edge of this end support and inner edge of the visor 44. are securely fastened together, while a crescent shaped guard d5- is attached to the top of theend support, providing a broad supportfor the fabric of which the cap is made. A stiffener 46 is fastened to the fabric of the cap above the guard eh), preserving the shape of the cap and preventing the top thereof from coming in contact with the head. A fullness or roll, 4-8 around the lower edge ol the cap allows sutlicient adjustment for the shrinking or sl retelling of the sweat hand without the use of sliding securing devices. It will be under stood. however. that sliding securing devices may be used in this construction also.

When the hat is worn in a position on the head where the lower end of the crown of the hat rests above the eyes, as shown in Figure 22, the sweat band 2 ought not to lower to a corresponding position, as it will cause discomfort because of binding against the eye brows. I have illustrated the showing in Figure 22 in outline for the purpose of making clear the exact relative posit-ion of the sweat band and head when the hat is lowered at the front. The dotted lines 60 represent the hat in lowered position, while the full lines 61 represent the hat worn in a higher position. The adjusting buckle by means of the strap 15, and the buckle by means of the strap 26, permit re ative movement with respect to the height of the crown, of the sweat band, but for the present purpose it may be said that the hat has relative movement while thesweat band 2 remains in set position about the head. The rale members 9, which are carried at the side of the sweat band 2, will draw the sides of the sweat band down and about the head when the hat is lowered from upper position, while the front and rear ends will remain undisturbed. The arrangementfor accomplishing this has been explained in a very thorough manner hereinbefore and hence. futher explanation of this arrangen'ient is deemed unnecessary.

The desirability of quick removal of the adapter becomes apparent where the headgear is often soiled, as in athletic hats and caps, and the washing of same is required at frequent intervals. I propose placing a flexible wire '55 around the adapter 30 and providing a groove in the hat crown to receive the same. As illustrated in Figures and 27, a spring is retained in its position about the outside of the adapter 30 by means of a member 56 secured to the adapter. The groove 57 is formed in the hat by connecting the crown 60 to the brim (31 by strips 58 and 59.

The method of attaching the sweat band in the hat leaves open spaces at each end, which provide the necessary ventilation for the head when covered by the hat. hen the weather is moderate. full ventilation is desirable, but in cold weather the amount of ventilation should be reduced so that the head may be keptwarni. This regulation of the amount of ventilation is accomplished by the use of the mutller 49. As shown in Figure 24, this multler is triangular in shape, and is provided at the base with a strip 51 adapted to carry the securing devices 50. A second strip 5% attached to the mutller, to the ends of which are attached securing dcvices 52 and 53 to cooperate with each other in holding the mutller in a rollcdalp position. The nn'ltller is rolled up about the base forming a slender rol tai iering from the middle toward theends. with the securing devices 50 exposed for attachment to either the hat crown or sweat band.

The adapter is fastened in the hatin approximately the same position occupied by the ordinary sweat band. It is put in or taken out as a unit, so that the hat may be cleaned and blocked with the same facility as a hat equipped with the ordinary sweatband. The adjustments of the sweat band may be accurately made before insertion.

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After adjustment, engagement of the secur- Zing devices is all that is required toinsert the sweat band, and their disengagement all that is required to remove it. v

It is apparent that the device herein described'is capable of various modifications, and it is obvious that changes involving omission, alteration, substitution and reversal otparts, and even changes in the mode of operation, may le made without departing from the scope of my invention, which isbc defined in the following claims:

I claim:

1. 111 combination with a hat, a sweat band in the hat, and a strap for attaching said band to said hat and located at one of the end portions of the sweat band, said strap being adjustable relative to said band to permit the latter to assume various posi tions within the hat. a

2. In combination with a hat, a sweat band in the hat, a strap secured to one of the end portions of the sweat band, said strap being adjustable relative to said band to perniit the latter to assume various positions within the hat, and securing devices at the free ends of sai l strap for attachment to the hat.

1- In combination with hat, a sweat band in the hat, astrap for attaching said band to said hat and located at one of the end portions of the sweat band, abuckle carried by the sweat band adjacentto said strap, said buckle arranged tobe adjustable on said strap wherebythesweat band is given various positions within the hat.

In combination with a hat, a swea band in the hat, a strap for attaching said band to said hat and located at one of the end portions of the sweat band, a buckle earrid by the sweat band adjacent to said strap, said buc tle arranged to be adjustable on said strap whereby the sweat band is given various positions within the hat, said st re p having securing devices at its free ends for attachment to the hat.

5. in combination with shat, a sweat band in the 1 it, a strap for attaching said band to said hat and lo =ated at one of the end portions of the sweat band, a buckle car ried by the sweat band adjacent to said strap, said buckle engaging said strap so as to provide central and end flaps, the relative length ot' the end flaps with that oi the central flaps governing the position of said buckle and sweat band within the hat.

(3. in combination with a hat, a sweat band in the hat, a strap for attaching said band to said hat and located at one of the end portions oi the sweat band, a buckle carried by the sweat band adjacent to said strap, said buckle engaging said strap so as to provide central and end flaps, and securiug devices at the free end of said central and end flaps for attachment to the hat.

7. In combination with a hat, a sweat band in the hat, straps for attaching said band to the hat, said straps located at the front and rear portions of the s eat band, buckles carried by the sweat band adjacent to said straps, said buckles being formed to p ability relative thereto whereby the sweat band may be adjusted to desired positions within the hat,

In combinatioi'i with 11 caband in the hat, straps for attaching said 1 pane to the hat, said straps located at the here on said adapter for adjustably holding said second securing devices in desired positions to compensate for variations of position of the securing devices on the sweat band.

1 0. In combination with a hat, a sweat band in the hat, a support interposed be tween said band and said hat and being detachably secured to the former, said support formed with a plurality of wings having slots out therein, and a strap adapted to be passed through said slots so as to be arranged in a series of flaps, said flaps havin; securing devices on their free ends -for 1 ttachment to said hat.

11. In combination with a hat, aside support for attaching a sweat band in a hat, comprising a strip conforming to thecuwm lure of the hat, bearing surfaces on said strip for slidably carrying the socket member of a. snap-fastener, said socket member being provided with corrugated sru'it'aces adapted for engagement with corrugated surfaces on said side support whereby the socket member may be adjusted to a desired position on the side support to align with engaging stud members on the sweat band.

12. In combination with a hat, a side support for attaching a sweat band in a hat, comprising a strip conforming to the curvature of the hat, bearing surfaces provided on one side to slidably carry a socket member, said secret member having a plurality oi resiliently formed lingers for coopeaiting with said side support to lock the socket member in a desired position, and stud members on said sweat band for engaging in said socket members.

In combination with a hat, a band rmit the adjacent strap to have adjust detachably associated therewith, securing devices disposed at certain points on said band, an adapter reinovably secured to the inner side of said hat, and means adapted to be adjusted longitudinally along said adapt er for cooperation with said securing devices on said band.

i i. In combination with a hat, a band detachably associated therewith, securing devices secured at certain points on said band, an adapter reinovably secured to the inner side of said hat, securing devices on said adapter for cooperation with said securing devices on said band, and means for adjustably shitting said last securing devices longitudinally along said adapter whereby registry with securing devices on the band may be had after distortion of said band.

15. In combination Wit-l1 ahat, a band detachably associated therewith, said band being adjustable as to length, means for atcaehing certain points of said band to certain points on said hat so as to leave a spacetherebetween to provide for Ventilation, and a rolled nnifiler adapted for insertion to intercept said ventilation. I

In Witness whereof, I hereunto subscribe. my name this 6th day of April, 1922.

JULIUS C. PETERSON. 

